School Based Resource Teacher & LAC - Math​/Science; Continuing

Overview

School Based Resource Teacher & LAC - Math/Science (Continuing Full-Time with Benefits) at Vancouver Technical Secondary School. 1.0 FTE. Only candidates who are fully qualified will be considered for this position.

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).

Vancouver School Board (VSB) is committed to equity, inclusivity, and supporting student well-being and achievement. For more information about the district, visit

• 1 block of Junior LAC Math
• 1 block of Junior LAC Science
• 1 block of Senior LAC Math
• 1 block of Senior LAC Science
• 3 blocks of Resource Teacher

• Support the Learning Assistance Program (LAC) for students in Grades 8–12 with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, focusing on functional academics, community awareness, health and physical fitness, consumer education, vocational preparation, and work experience.
• Deliver Mathematics and Science to Junior and Senior LAC students; contribute to improving students’ social and academic performance.
• Work as part of a team (2 LAC support teachers and 2 SSAs) and collaborate with colleagues to support student outcomes.
• Support the LAC program through a variety of assessments (curriculum-based, informal, and formal) and direct instruction using diverse teaching strategies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized and class-wide positive behaviour support plans; liaise with parents, school and district staff, and outside agencies.
• Coordinate with SSAs to support students in the program and related elective courses.
• Provide case management for senior students in the LAC program.
• Participate in the Learning Hub team (4 other teachers and 2 SSAs) to support students in integrated academics and transitions; collaborate with subject teachers to enhance student outcomes.

• Conduct a variety of assessments (casual observation, curriculum-based, informal, and formal).
• Implement and evaluate individualized education plans (IEPs) and individualized and class-wide positive behaviour support plans.
• Provide direct instruction using diverse teaching and management strategies.
• Support students in integrated academics and assist with transitions.
• Liaise with parents, school, and district staff, and outside agencies as needed.

• Completion of a Bachelor of Education
• Completion of one of the following:
  Master’s in Special Education, Diploma in Special Education, and/or one year Full-Time Continuing contract as a Special Education/Resource Teacher
• Education/experience teaching Secondary Mathematics and Science
• BC Teaching Certificate
• Registration with the Teacher Qualification Service

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References – names, email addresses, and phone numbers of your last three Administrators. Colleagues, friends, and family are not accepted
• Work Visa or PR Card, if you are not a Canadian citizen
• Transcripts
• Reports/Evaluations
• Recent Grads – Final Practicum Reports (do not include lesson observations or mid-term reports)
• Experienced Teachers – A Teaching Evaluation completed within the past 8 years
• BC Teaching Certificate (TRB) – if your application is in process, include a screenshot

• Register on Make a Future:
• Create a profile
• Click on Job Postings, then click Search
• Select the job you are qualified for
• Answer all job posting questions and click Apply
• Upload all supporting documents
• You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted

Applicants will be contacted directly if we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information. We do not notify unsuccessful candidates or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application.

Additional Information for Applicants:

As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board in accordance with FIPPA. The VSB may use this information to evaluate your qualifications, verify information, conduct reference checks, and contact you about next steps.

The VSB may preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions under a special program. Applicants may voluntarily indicate if they self-identify as Aboriginal.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Primary and Secondary Education